Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android

15 pointsposted 20 hours ago
by kartikarti

9 Comments

goobatrooba

18 hours ago

Hey Google, nice starting point. Please widen the scope so I can use these also with my family group. This opens a whole new possibility for family apps where I can share info or files with the kids. Thanks!

deckplecksetter

16 hours ago

You can already do that. Vibecode your app, build it as an APK file, send it to whoever you want. No Play Store needed. AI can help every step of the way.

missedthecue

19 hours ago

How is this superior to sideloading your own APK? Why put it on Play at all?

sham1

19 hours ago

From a user's perspective probably nothing, but from Google's perspective, the benefit is more control. Hell, Google is working on closing down sideloading, so this'll probably benefit them.

goobatrooba

18 hours ago

I guess it could be easier for users with low skills, and might make updating easier. All depends of course how this works in practice.

_aavaa_

16 hours ago

I doubt it, this is just a way to suck oxygen out of the room for non-blessed paths.

If you're vibe coding your app, just ask the AI to install it on your phone for you as well.

zb3

18 hours ago

Apple might do the same, but for $99 annually..

conception

17 hours ago

I mean you can do the same today for 99/yr.